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SpaceX tried launching its new rocket again, and this time it worked (video)

By Staff and wire reports, Digital First Media

Posted:
12/03/2013 07:08:25 PM MST

Updated:
12/03/2013 09:42:40 PM MST

SpaceX tried launching its new rocket again, and this time it worked (video)

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Tuesday evening, carrying a 7,000-pound communications satellite that has both public and government applications.Watch the launchThe satellite will be placed in geostationary orbit, meaning it will orbit at a fixed point above Earth, in sync with the Earth's rotation.The launch was originally scheduled for early this year, but was delayed by technical issues with the rocket. The last try was on Thanksgiving Day when two attempts were ...

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